Photos: Sen. Barbara Buono speaks at Thomas Edison AFT Membership Meeting

PublishedMay 21, 2013

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Sen. Buono talked about funding for education and respect for collective bargaining. — Sen. Buono talked about funding for education and respect for collective bargaining. Seated at table from left: TESC-AFT Vice President Jennifer Montone, CWA shop steward Carol Smith, TESC-AFT Secretary Deborah Ware, AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera, TESC-AFT President Charlene Martucci

Sen. Linda Greenstein talked about the state budget

State Sen. Shirley Turner gave a welcome to her home district.

TESC-AFT membership

TESC AFT President Charlene Martucci chaired the meeting

Sen. Buono and TESC-AFT member — Sen. Buono and Kelli Parlante-Givas

AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera joins TESC AFT officers in applauding Buono

Sen. Buono is the presumptive Democratic Gubernatorial candidate

Sen. Buono met with members

Thomas Edison AFT members

Buono lawn sign

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